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Geology of northeast Norfolk: from Hunstanton to Happisburgh ISBN 978-1-904898-01-6 25 pages with 21 figures and 4 colour plates. A field guide showing the best of the geology along the Norfolk coast from Hunstanton to Happisburgh, with some inland sites too. Well illustrated so you know exactly what you are looking at and what it is telling you about this exciting part of the world.
CONTENTS: Introduction to Norfolk geology; Ice ages - what causes them?, Localities: Hunstanton; the salt marshes (Thornham, Brancaster and Overy marshes); Blakeney; Kelling Heath; West Runton; Overstrand; Glossary; References; Further reading; maps.
To order: please send a cheque for £4.50 made out to 'Dr J. Eyers' to 13 Pusey Way, Lane End, Bucks, HP14 3LG. Your book will be sent out immediately, post and packing is included in the price. Queries? Then write to the above address or e-mail: jee8@tutor.open.ac.uk
The cliffs at Hunstanton are quite spectacular. Apart from their wonderful contrast in colour from white to red chalk to brown rusty sandstones at the base, there is a vast range of fossils to be seen. The fallen blocks are best:
There is a much larger range of fossils to be seen if you have the patience to look.
The salt and fresh water marshes There is a suggested itinerary to see the marshes with a full explanation of why this unique ecological environment exists in this part of Norfolk.
There are very large and unusually shaped flints around the coast of Norfolk, known as 'paramoudras'. The interpretation is still being argued about by geologists. |
Hunstanton
Fossils easily seen at
Hunstanton.
West Runton